Halina 35X
Have you ever wondered how simple a "simple" camera can get? It's just a light-tight box with a hole at one side and a piece of film on the other, right? Well, if simple is your goal, the the Halina 35X is the ultimate 35mm camera for you.
One of a series of viewfinder cameras made by the China-based W. Haking Company, the Halina 35X debuted in 1959 and featured, well, very few features. With only a viewfinder, there is no focus assist, so zone focus is achieved by using the focus scale on the lens barrel.
Selecting the shutter speed on the Halina 35X is a quick matter as the choices are limited to four options plus a bulb setting. With the 45mm f/3.5 lens the options are indeed endless as there are no detentes between f/3.5 and f/16 noted on the lens barrel. In reality, the aperture stops down a little more than advertised, so getting an exposure correct with different films should be possible.
Given the ultimate simplicity of this camera, it'll be just that much more impressive when looking at your images. Feel free to display your Halina 35X proudly as a testament to what can be done with very simple tools.
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